SOUTH DEERFIELD — A grueling regular season schedule has the Frontier boys volleyball team prepared heading into the state tournament. 

Of the Redhawks’ 20 regular season matches, 15 opponents qualified for either the Div. 1 or Div. 2 state tournament while nine of those teams earned top 10 seeds, showcasing the level of opponent Frontier played throughout the season. 

Hosting 37th-seeded Lynn Vocational on Thursday in the Div. 2 preliminary round, 28th-seeded Frontier looked like a team ready for the tournament. 

Frontier pulled away in the first set, grinded out a victory in the second and got going late in the third set to walk away with a 3-0 sweep over the Tigers at Goodnow Gymnasium. 

“We had a loaded schedule,” Redhawks coach Courtney Parent said. “We played veteran teams that have been around for a long time, much like our girls’ team. We get to a point where we have to remind them that this is just our fourth year having a team and they’ve come so far in those four seasons. I do think to a point our schedule makes us better but it’s hard to keep the morale.” 

For Frontier (8-13) on Thursday, it was about focusing on themselves and performing their best regardless of the opponent. 

“We talked a lot about error management and keeping our side together,” Parent said. “We wanted to control what we can control on our side of the court and the rest will come together if we keep our serves in, keep our unforced errors low.” 

Tegan Dexter was a force all night long for the Redhawks as Frontier tried to get the ball to him early and often. 

Dexter smashed four kills early that helped the Redhawks build a 10-6 lead in the opening set. Frontier pulled ahead 21-12 after Dexter and Will Reading put down kills and the Redhawks went on to earn a 25-16 win to take a 1-0 lead. 

Frontier led 22-16 in the second set but Lynn Vocational (16-5) rallied, cutting the lead to 24-22. The Redhawks held on and scored on a Dexter kill to earn a 25-22 set win to go up 2-0. 

Leading 14-13 in the third, Frontier scored 11 of the final 16 points to seal the win with a 25-18 set win. 

Dexter led the way with 20 kills and 12 digs, Tavo Vincent-Warner distributed 37 assists, Nate Rivera put down nine kills to go along with 11 digs, Reading finished with nine kills and seven digs and Will Petrin added two kills, two aces and five digs in the winning effort. 

It’ll be a familiar opponent for the Redhawks in the Round of 32, as they go on the road to take on No. 5 Chicopee Comp on Saturday at a time to be determined. The Colts beat Frontier, 3-0, earlier in the season. 

“I’m excited to see them again,” Parent said. “They are a top 10 team and competed well in Western Mass. A lot of their guys play in the offseason. They’ll be a team to reckoned with and it’ll take a lot if we want to beat them Saturday.” 

Boys tennis

Div. 4 Round of 32

Sutton 5, Frontier 0 — The Redhawks’ season came to a close in the Round of 32, as 25th-seeded Frontier was unable to steal a set against No. 8 Sutton, as the Sammies advanced with a 5-0 victory.  

The Redhawks close their season with an 11-5 record, the 11 wins tied for the most in program history. 

Oliver Brown closes his career with the most wins in program history (30) while Casey Bestler finished the season with eight wins, the most for any Redhawk player in top singles in a season. 

“It was a memorable season with room to grow,” Frontier coach Brian Campbell said. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

** Assists with all aspects of NCAA Division I Women’s Water Polo Program, including student recruitment and development, on deck coaching, compliance with NCAA, Conference and University of Hawaii rules and regulations, student-athlete academic achievement, edit game film and scouting of opponents, fundraising, travel, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach.

*Assists and participates in practices and intercollegiate competitions. Teaches necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies of team play.

*Promotes and fosters a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the deck.

*Promotes and maintains an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.

*Assists with identifying, evaluating, recruiting and selecting qualified prospects who have the ability to compete in the classroom and athletically. Actively seeks and encourages a diverse group of prospects and assist them through the application process. Works collaboratively with the Compliance, Student-Athlete Services and Academics staff to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner. Makes recurring contacts by phone, written correspondence, off-campus visits and evaluations, and coordination of campus visits as assigned by the Head Coach.

*Assists with overseeing the academic progress and success of student-athletes including promoting and maintaining an environment that encourages academic achievement as measured by academic eligibility, retention, and graduation.

*Participates in sports clinics, exhibitions, and camps as approved.

*Participates in fundraising, promotional, and public relation activities for the sports program.

*Videos and edits games as assigned by the coaching staff. Assist the Head Coach in scouting of opponents including the exchange and analysis of videotapes.

*Assists in coordinating all aspects of team travel. Effectively communicate with all travel coordinators, hotels, and car rental agencies.

*Orders and embroiders team gear in collaboration with the assigned equipment manager.

*Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.

*Maintains collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.

*Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.

*Knows, recognizes and complies with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai‘i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there are reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.

Performs other duties as required.

* Essential functions of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university;
• One (1) year experience coaching water polo at the collegiate or university level;
• or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Knowledge of water polo as competed at the collegiate level.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Ability to work outside normally scheduled work hours including day, night, weekend and /or holiday hours as directed.
• Ability to travel with the team as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification within 45 days of employment start date.
• Lifeguard certification within 45 days of employment start date.
• Computer, cell phone, and social media technology competency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Successful Division I water polo coaching experience
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural societies, similar to Hawaii.

To Apply:  Go to the University of Hawaii Career Opportunities website, find the position you are interested in, click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) resume, 3) names of 3 professional references (include title, email and phone number).and 4) copies of certifications.  

Other:  Continuous recruitment but for best consideration, review of applications to begin on June 13, 2025.  Pending position clearance.  Position to be filled July 1, 2025.   

Inquiries:  James Robinson, Head Water Polo Coach, jamesrro@hawaii.edu

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